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Psychological Effects of Mass Media

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
6/1/26 - 7/9/26
TBA		 Online 3 $1482 (guest students)
Date
6/1/26 - 7/9/26
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1482 (guest students)

Description

This course examines the effects of mediated communication on individual cognition. Course topics include the psychological impact of media on attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. These individual level effects are evaluated as they relate to entertainment media, news, and marketing. The course devotes particular attention to variability in these responses across audiences from diverse sociological and psychological backgrounds.

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 1, 6 weeks

Class Dates

6/1/2026 - 7/9/2026

Location

Online

General Ed Requirements

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

2 / 30

Status

Open

Instructor

Hye Min Kim

Tuition*

$1482 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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